Whereas the Western perspective on the Cold War has been well documented by journalists and historians, the Soviet side has remained for the most part shrouded in secrecy--until now. Drawing on a vast range of recently released archives in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, and Eastern Europe, Russia's Cold War offers a thorough and fascinating analysis of East-West relations from 1917 to 1989.

Underlying antagonisms -- Ideology triumphant -- Cominformity -- On the offensive in Asia -- Thaw -- Sudden frost -- Taking the world to the brink -- Détente -- The impact of Vietnam -- Détente fails -- The Reagan presidency -- Down comes the wall.